The future's looking dim for some old fashioned light bulbs. Starting next year, manufacturers will no longer make the 75-watt incandescent light bulb. This comes after lawmakers phased out the 100 watt

The future's looking dim for some old fashioned light bulbs. Starting next year, manufacturers will no longer make the 75-watt incandescent light bulb.

It was a major job that would have drained her bank account faster than the water leak causing all the problems. When Linda Smith contacted 12 On Your Side a few months ago, she had an $1,100 bill, and

When Linda Smith contacted 12 On Your Side a few months ago, she had an $1,100 bill, and no hope of affording repairs. R.J. Tilley and two other companies helped to fix the leak.

You already paid the contractor, but now you can't get him back to do the work or return your money. It's a harsh reality that prompted John Davis to call 12 On Your Side for help. John went to a company

You already paid the contractor, but now you can't get him back to do the work or return your money. It's a harsh reality that prompted John Davis to call 12 On Your Side for help.

A South Richmond woman called 12 to report her neighborhood supermarket for selling food past the expiration date. 12 On Your Side investigated and discovered - it's happened before. But, is it illegal? Stores

A South Richmond woman called 12 to report her neighborhood supermarket for selling food past the expiration date. 12 On Your Side investigated and discovered - it's happened before.

Your home is an emotional investment, so when a Louisa man discovered a defect that would cost thousands to fix, he turned to 12 On Your Side after lawyers refused to take his case. I got all sides together

When a Louisa man discovered a defect that would cost thousands to fix, he turned to 12 On Your Side after lawyers refused to take his case. A meeting with the home builder lead to a resolution the home owner says saved him at least $15,000.

It can happen to the best of builders and the most consumer savvy homeowners. Buyers of defective homes are out of luck, usually because by the time they find the flaw, the statute of limitations has expired. It

It can happen to the best of builders and the most consumer savvy homeowners. Buyers of defective homes are out of luck, usually because by the time they find the flaw, the statute of limitations has expired.

Temperatures in the evenings are dropping rapidly, and many are looking for ways to keep warm. For those considering a space heater, be warned - some brands are better and safer. Look for a heater with

Temperatures in the evenings are dropping rapidly, and many are looking for ways to keep warm. For those considering a space heater, be warned - some brands are better and safer.

Attorneys for the transgender woman say the surgery is a medical necessity brought on by a severe case of gender identification disorder. A favorable ruling Wednesday could make the Virginia inmate the

Attorneys for the transgender woman say the surgery is a medical necessity brought on by a severe case of gender identification disorder. A favorable ruling Wednesday could make the Virginia inmate the first in the nation to have the operation on taxpayers' dime.

The G.I. bill is suppose to cover the cost of college and help with housing, but late payments have caused big problems for veterans who depend on the money for school and to live. The Department of Veterans

The G.I. bill is suppose to cover the cost of college and help with housing, but late payments have caused big problems for veterans who depend on the money for school and to live.

If you are enrolled in a medicare advantage plan, there's a chance you won't have coverage for long. Anthem and a few other insurance carriers have discontinued certain medicare plans. 35,000 people

Anthem and a few other insurance carriers have discontinued certain medicare plans. People started getting letters a couple weeks ago. It affects anyone eligible for medicare or with a disability and under 65 years old.

When is it safe to look past criminal records of ex-cons and hire them to work at prisons? 12 On Your Side has confirmed Virginia D.O.C. is putting together guidelines to protect itself and others, should

When is it safe to look past criminal records of ex-cons and hire them to work at prisons? Virginia D.O.C. is putting together guidelines to protect itself and others, should something go awry with a former prisoner on the job.

Virginia State University is making changes on campus to better serves students with a disability. The announcement comes just days after our series of reports from 12 on Your Side, about accessibility

Virginia State University is making changes on campus to better serves students with a disability. The announcement comes just days after our series of reports from 12 on Your Side, about accessibility problems for a student who uses a wheelchair.

12 On Your Side returns to the Virginia State University campus to see how the school matches up with A.D.A. regulations. We were the first to bring you Kionna Jones' story Thursday night. We went along

12 On Your Side returns to the Virginia State University campus to see how the school matches up with A.D.A. regulations.

A federal judge ordered sex change surgery for a transgender inmate in Boston. The Massachusetts inmate was born a man - but lives as a woman, in an all male prison, serving a life sentence for killing

A federal judge ordered sex change surgery for a transgender inmate in Boston. The judge's order is not binding on Virginia - but his bold ruling comes just when a similar case is playing out in Virginia's Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

As we track the tropics and what "Isaac" could mean for us -- a reminder to look out for scammers who show up to remove fallen trees after a storm. 12 on Your Side has new information on one such complaint

Look out for scammers who show up to remove fallen trees after a storm. 12 on Your Side has new information on one such complaint in the Chamberlayne Farms neighborhood.

The Henrico traffic investigator assigned to watch for bad drivers making illegal turns at Brook Road and Hilliard Avenue has completed his investigation. 12 On Your Side put a camera at the intersection

The Henrico traffic investigator assigned to watch for bad drivers making illegal turns at Brook Road and Hilliard Avenue has completed his investigation.

Hot as it is this summer, you probably don't want to think about heating your home this winter, but if you use propane gas or have appliances that need it to work, now is the time to check your contract. The

Hot as it is this summer, you probably don't want to think about heating your home this winter, but if you use propane gas or have appliances that need it to work, now is the time to check your contract.

12 On Your Side helped a woman with a roofing mix-up. She's getting a new roof this week, weather permitting. But the roofing company said roof cleaning is the solution to black-streaks and plants growing

12 On Your Side helped a woman with a roofing mix-up, but the roofing company said roof cleaning is the solution to black-streaks and plants growing on her roof, not the type of shingles.

Bedbugs got the upper hand in two Virginia cities that are high on a new list of top-50 bedbug cities. Richmond and Petersburg are now 10th on Orkin's Top 50 Bedbug Cities list — up from 16th last year. 12

Richmond and Petersburg are now 10th on Orkin's Top 50 Bedbug Cities list — up from 16th last year. 12 On Your Side talked with an expert about how it happened and how to stop the blood-sucking parasites.

Don't panic if you get quizzed by a police officer while you wait for the light at the intersection of Brook Road and Hilliard Avenue. An officer is out to break bad driving habits and educate drivers.

Don't panic if you get quizzed by a police officer while you wait for the light at the intersection of Brook Road and Hilliard Avenue. An officer is out to break bad driving habits and educate drivers.

A Richmond couple upset about tall grass and weeds at a vacant lot adjacent to their home called 12 for help. It's attracting unwanted animals and trash. 12 On Your Side checked out that complaint and

A Richmond couple upset about tall grass and weeds at a vacant lot adjacent to their home called 12 for help. It's attracting unwanted animals and trash. 12 On Your Side checked out that complaint and compiled information that may help you too.

Complaints about a well-known propane supplier, got us asking questions about the possible need to a regulate the industry. Call 12 got complaints, ranging from unauthorized fill ups to exorbitant fees.

Complaints to Call 12 about a well-known propane supplier, got us asking questions about the possible need to a regulate the industry.

We compiled a complaint list, based on calls to call 12. AmeriGas requested that list and immediately started contacting the people we identified as having problems with America's largest propane distributor.

12 On Your Side investigated "AmeriGas" complaints and got cash back and closure for people who called 12 for help. Diane Walker follows up on the propane company's promise to resolve those complaints.

(WMC-TV) – Memphis police sit perched throughout town, clocking your speed each and every day. So what do you do when you get a ticket? Experts say, if it is your first offense – pay it and move on. If

Memphis police sit perched throughout town, clocking your speed each and every day.

If you really do not think your actions deserved a ticket or if you are worried about your record or insurance costs, experts say to fight it like a lawyer.

A Chesterfield teen with a rare, life threatening, disfiguring disease is no longer hiding in silence. The 14-year-old believes his life's purpose is to let others know, you are not alone, no matter what you're going through.

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A 12 on Your Side update on the bride-to-be who lost thousands of dollars she put down for her dream wedding after the State Fair of Virginia called it quits. Since we first brought you Kathryn Ball's story last night, we've received an overwhelming number of calls from different venues offering to help this devastated bride-to-be.

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A key player in a Washington, D.C. photo ticket mix up has been found. You remember 12 On Your Side's investigation about a Richmond couple who keep getting speeding tickets in the mail for a car they do not own. Partly, because the Virginia D.M.V. issued almost identical license plates to two different cars.

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For the second time since January, a customer says they got a counterfeit bill from Sun Trust Bank. Sun Trust hasn't confirmed whether the fake bill came from one of its branches but, the bank did take action.

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Before you turn over your W-2s, your 10-99, your whole tax life...make sure your preparer will do the right thing when it comes to filing your taxes. 12 On Your Side has tips to keep you and your information safe.

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12 On Your Side goes inside a non-profit in downtown Richmond -- under fire for building code violations that could shut it down. The organization helps people out of impossible situations and now, it needs help.

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The Richmond couple got burned one time, too many by traffic enforcement cameras in D.C. So they called 12 on Your Side for help convincing police in Washington that the speeding car caught on camera -- doesn't belong to them.

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12 On Your Side helped a senior citizen get $100 back from Suntrust 2days ago. Maybe you saw her story. Mary Johnson called 12 after, she says, the teller passed her a phony one hundred dollar bill. We didn't know for sure if she was told by the bank that the counterfeit bill would be replaced with a real one, but Mary Johnson knows now - and she's very happy.

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Some state legislators are proposing bills to have the state set up a health insurance exchange. The Obama Healthcare Reform Law calls for an "exchange," --or marketplace to help you compare and choose health insurance plans. But opponents say ... Lets wait until the Supreme Court rules on challenges to the law.

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For Wyndee Sutton, it's a new year in the best way. We first met her about six months ago, when she'd lost her job and had to beg for money to keep her home and feed her dog. Today, we're happy to report that Sutton is working again and says 12 On Your Side got her the job.

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Does Christmas end after December 25th? It doesn't for a Chesterfield mother who's been getting "cash" in the mail for five years. She has no idea who's sending it. But called 12 for help -- with a proper way to thank the anonymous giver.